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The PSUDP205 is the ultra low-noise full discrete power supply kit for the OPPO UDP205 series player.Fine tuned setup and layout from the PSUPD to brings the best and huge improvement to the OPPO UDP205. It supplies the clean power to the player, improves the performance of the video, audio and the digital output. It is the stepping stone to bring the player to another level.Deluxe version avalible as an option. Special selected parts and tuned up to brings the ultimate performance. The installation of the PSUPD can be done easily by screwdrivers with few steps in 10-15mins.
More detail: https://www.clonesaudio.com/product-page/psudp205

Oppo has announced a few more details on their upcoming UDP-205 disc player....
Lossless High-resolution Audio
Audio format support has been expanded to multi-channel DSD64/128, as well as 192kHz/24-bit PCM used in high-resolution lossless formats such AIFF, ALAC, APE, FLAC and WAV. (DSD64 is played back in native mode or converted to PCM, DSD128 converted to PCM.)
http://oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-205/

It's here:
http://oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-205/blu-ray-udp-205-Overview.aspx
I was sincerely hoping for multichannel pcm/dsd input via asynchronous usb (giving us an affordable alternative to exaSound), but alas. Is the asynchronous HDMI Audio Jitter Reduction feature just a gimmick, or is there something really new here that could improve the audio from SACDs or USB stick over HDMI to my Denon 4310?

Hello! I have a large collection of music on CD's that I would like to rip and store on my Synology 416 Play NAS, probably using Plex server? To rip the cd's onto the NAS, I was thinking of usinig my Oppo BDP-103 player, as it has ripping fuctionality, but would that be as good as dbPoweramp? Could I use the Oppo BDP-103's drive with dpPoweramp? My Bang&Olfsen system has a 3.5mm anolog input (no digital it's old) so I would need some kind of DAC to connect the NAS. The Oppo BDP-103 is in a diffrent room as the input, so using it as a server is not an option. I have 10TB of space to do this with, so I just want the best audio quality. Any ideas? I'm new to this whole scene, so I'm open to any other methods.

« Playback Designs D/D Converter
Adds PLink output to Oppo 103 Player for direct digital link to Merlot DAC
Captures all native audio data from any source supported by Oppo Player and sends it to Merlot for conversion to analog
Supports very long distances between Oppo Player and Merlot DAC
Galvanic separation between player and DAC
Very easy installation »
From TAS, $1,850 :
« “OpBox” modification kit for Oppo players, which allows a direct connection to the Merlot DAC via ST optical cable. This permits digital audio data sourced from any disc (CD, SACD, DVD or Blu-ray) to be transmitted natively via the Oppo’s optical output to Merlot for direct conversion to analog. The conversion is an easy install and can be performed either by a dealer or end user directly. »
See also Playback Designs Merlot DAC/Headphone Amp with DSD 256

I have an Oppo BDP-105D but am looking at the Lumin D1. This unit is less than $2,000 when bought in HK.
Anyone done a comparison of any Lumin against the Oppo for streaming both red book quality and/or DSD downloads?
Best,
Michael

I have the Tidal app running on my macbook pro retina but can't figure out how to send it to my Oppo BDP 105. I have JRiver and use it to wirelessly send my music file to the Oppo so I am set up for wireless connection to my Oppo. Just don't know how to get mac to send to Oppo without JRiver. Sorry for the dumb question. This computer audio revolution sure is making me feel like an old man!

Hi all, first message on this forum. Happy with my hifi equipment, now I want to push further for better headphone system - but maybe also pre-amp and DAC. Current setup:
Computer (Mac or PC): ALAC lossless files
USB cable: Wireworld Silver Starlight
DAC: Cambridge Audio DacMagic
XLR cables: Cairn XLR
Integrated amp: Cairn 4808A (30W class A)
Headphone: Sennheiser HD600 plugged on amp
(Speakers: B&W 804)
Now I'm looking seriously at Sennheiser HD700 and HD800. What I'm looking for is a more streamlined chain between computer and headphone first. For example there's that new Oppo HA-1: it's a DAC and a headphone amp. Wouldn't it be appropriate for me, or will I miss another element?
Computer > HA-1 > HD700/HD800
Also, would the HA-1 DAC, despite being aimed at headphones, be a better DAC to be used with my speakers ?
Computer > HA-1 > Cairn 4808A int amp > B&W 804
I'm really looking to good overall balance, thank you all for your advices.

OPPO was "nice" enough to post a peek into what they are working on at the OPPO Digital Future Products page. I think they would like people to be aware of it as they apparently can't pull it in before the holiday season and hope some fan base to hold off of purchases from other vendors by posting the planned hardware.
And that is my question. I may be considering exactly this new combo (DAC+AMP+HF) for the holiday season in up to the 2.5K range. What would be an (un)educated guess of this respectable community - has OPPO a chance to best current offerings and so the wait is warranted?
Is it even worth considering OPPO's first offering in a new category for them - headphones - given I am not a collector, but rather have a set for a long time?
Cheers!